McLeod, an Army veteran herself, will not be compensated for her extra work. Shes doing it because she wants to make sure area veterans get the help and services they deserve.

McLeod already has started her duties, including scheduling volunteer drivers to assist veterans in getting to medical appointments out of town. Shes in the process of learning what needs to be done to help veterans fill out paperwork for the assistance they need and the programs for which they are eligible.

McLeod said the office is in need of volunteers, especially people willing to help drive veterans to doctor appointments out of town.

McLeod gets major kudos from us for helping area veterans, all of whom certainly deserve everything theyre entitled to.

Anyone can volunteer to help McLeod in the office or to help as a driver. The number to veterans affairs is (989) 269-8911.